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Give in Memory: Honors and Memorials

Honor a life. Give water. Create hope that endures.

We are deeply grateful to every family who has chosen to honor a loved one by supporting Water4Life Mozambique, a trusted Christian water charity bringing clean water and lasting hope to villages across Mozambique.

Your generosity offers comfort in sorrow, beauty in remembrance, and life for generations to come. When you donate to build a well in memory or in honor of someone you love, your gift becomes a living testimony that water changes everything. 

“My father loved helping others. Now every time this village pumps water, they see his name and thank God for his life.”

— David, Memorial Donor

HOW MEMORIAL GIVING WORKS

How it Works: Memorial Giving

Your memorial gift builds a community-owned water project in Mozambique, helping drill a well that brings health, safety, and opportunity to hundreds of families. Each well stands as a tribute to the one you love, ensuring their legacy continues to bless others.

To make a memorial or honorary gift:

Visit our JOIN THE MISSION page.

Under the donation amount, select “Give in honor or in memory.”

Include your name, phone number, and email address.

After you give, we’ll contact you to request a photo and tribute message so we can personalize your dedication.

Every memorial well includes:

  • A customized plaque with your loved one’s name
  • A photo and story on our Wall of Honor (see below) for those who would like to be included
  • A donor certificate with GPS location and impact details

If you have any questions about giving in memory, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

SEE THE IMPACT

A tribute that changes lives.

Your memorial gift goes beyond remembrance. It brings life for generations to come.

  • Health restored: Families gain access to clean, safe water.
  • Girls’ education protected: With clean water nearby, girls spend their days in school, not walking for miles.
  • Faith strengthened: Local churches help steward each well, ensuring the water and hope keep flowing.

Each gift helps us expand our sustainable water projects in Africa, making it possible for more communities to thrive through lasting solutions.

Give in Honor or Memory

Our Wall of Honor

Below are some of the remarkable individuals whose lives are being celebrated through memorial wells and honorary gifts. Their names remind us that love can travel far beyond this life, all the way to a village in Mozambique.

NOTE: Out of respect for the families’ privacy, we only share names and photos of those who have requested and given permission. If you wish to have your loved one’s name included, please contact us.

IN MEMORIAM

John W. Newman

Diane Smiech donated $10,000 towards the drilling of water wells in memorium of: John W. Newman, Diane’s oldest son, and brother to Ben and Nick Newman.John was born on Veteran’s Day 1979 and passed away on the 4th of July 2020.

John was a civil engineer in Florida and specialized in storm water management. He was all about water. He would have been thrilled to know of this water ministry that provides both clean water for rural villages and shares the Good News that Jesus is our Savior.

John knew well the effects of too much water, as well as the need for clean water, in order to live. More importantly, John knew of the need of Jesus to change a life such as his own.

One of John’s favorite verses was Psalm 27:13, “I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” We are confident that John is seeing God’s goodness.

Our prayer is that John W. Newman will always be remembered by this donation, which epitomizes his overarching life goals: to give clean water and to share Jesus.

IN MEMORIAM

Diana Beaty

The Beaty family donated new water wells given in loving memory of Diana Beaty, the matriarch of her family.

Her husband, Bill, wrote, “Diana was the kindest and most loving person we have ever known. She was such a strong influence, not just on our family, but on everyone she talked with. Her impact on this world while she was here was truly incredible. We would like to continue this impact by donating, in her name, to Water4Life Mozambique.

Diana really loved the people of Mozambique, especially the children. We can’t think of a better way to honor her than to use what God has blessed us with to help others. Thank you for the work you are doing in the lives of so many people.”

We thank you, Beaty family, for honoring Diana by giving a donation that others might enjoy clean, safe water that will, for generations, bless their Mozambican community, especially the children, because they will have a healthier life ahead of them. Diana would be so happy to be honored in this way.

IN MEMORIAM

Joyce Stone

Joyce Stone has been a faithful monthly donor since the founding of Water4Life Mozambique, consistently providing clean, safe water for those who thirst.

Though she has now gone to her Heavenly Home, her legacy lives on in the village of Mulemba Nirrone, where families are healthy and thriving thanks to clean drinking water.

Joyce’s love and generosity continue to make an impact, as several have donated in her honor, extending the reach of her compassion.

Her life was a blessing, and her memory will forever be cherished by those she touched, both near and far.

IN MEMORIAM
  • A. C. W.
  • A. C. McDonald
  • Alan & Melissa Boughton
  • Alex Smith
  • Amber Eastburn
  • Arnie Eastburn
  • Beverley
  • Blake & Will Allender
  • Bob & Carol Lehman, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Brian & Patricia Mazza
  • Bridgeprep Academy Riverview Charter school
  • Carol & Kay Gibson
  • David W. Broach
  • Donald & Elaine Stout
  • Dwight Ott
  • Edna Burkett
  • Ernie W. Lehman
  • Fernado Neves
  • Grandpa Brue
  • Helen Zell
  • Iron Men Group at Deep Creek Community Church
  • Jim & Marge Henderson
  • Joann Eastburn
  • John A. Eastburn
  • Karla Gerner
  • Katheryn Miller Geraci
  • Keelin Berman
  • Kylie Schreiber
  • Lorrie Jane Geiser
  • Margot Baker
  • Mat Lucas of Our Daily Bread
  • Momma Heidi
  • Norbert Yager
  • Orai & Linda Lehman
  • Paul Blaine
  • Punta Gorda Rotary Club
  • Rob & Sandy Wibbeler
  • Rosie VanValkenburg
  • Shelby Rotary Club
  • Villas Wesleyan Church / Wetherbee
  • Wilma Jean Smith
PLAQUES IN HONOR OR MEMORY

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Thank you!

Every well given in memory becomes a source of life, joy, and thanksgiving. From all of us at Water4Life Mozambique and from the families who drink clean water because of your gift, thank you for letting love and hope keep flowing.

“Whoever believes in me… rivers of living water will flow from within them.” – John 7:38, NIV